Vasco da Gama vs Santos FC Prediction: An Exciting Matchup to Witness in Estádio São Januário

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Matchday 6, Vasco da Gama will be up against Santos Football Club at the Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro. After five matches played by every team in the competition, Vasco da Gama stands 14th with just a win and 6 points, whereas Santos stands 9th with 2 wins and 7 points. With teams having the slightest of points difference, the upcoming matchup is likely to have both teams striving hard to make an impact and secure three win points. The two teams last played in December 2020, and Vasco da Gama won 1-0. From the recent four matches played between the two, Santos has managed to win 2 matches convincingly, whereas a fixture resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Vasco da Gama - Has Drawn Two Consecutive Fixtures (DDLDW)

Going in the matchup, Vasco da Gama will be up against Santos FC and will be looking to make the most of the home advantage. In the last two matches, Vasco da Gama managed to secure consecutive draws playing away from home. In the last outing against Coritiba (1-1), Erick Marcus scored the all-important equalizer in the 80th minute of play, giving his side an important draw. With 64% ball possession and 2 shots on target, Vasco did potentially try to unsettle the hosts. Goalkeeper Leo was phenomenal with the gloves on, saving 4 shots of the opposition. Talking about the scoring, Vasco da Gama has scored and conceded 6 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.20 goals per game. When playing at home in recent fixtures, Vasco did secure a draw against Palmeiras (2-2) and lost to Bahia (0-1). Hence, Vasco is capable of unsettling Santos in the upcoming matchup.

Expected Opening Lineup for Vasco da Gama

Vanderlei, Walber, Ricardo, Graca, Castan, Zeca, Marquinhos, Gomes, Nene, Morato, Cano, Pec.

Santos FC - Coming off a Win Against Bahia (WLLWW)

With three wins and two defeats in the last five matches played, Santos would be eager to secure three more points and move up the points table standings. However, Santos has been defeated in the last two away matches. Apart from the away form, Santos is coming off a comfortable, clean-sheet win against Bahia (3-0), in which David de Souza, Stiven Mendoza, and Angelo Gabriel scored goals. About the overall scoring, Santos has scored 7 and conceded 5 goals in the last five matches played. Hence, Santos is likely to at least score a goal or two in the upcoming matchup as well. With the presence of Leonardo, Gabriel, and Mendoza in the lineup, Santos will be eying to unsettle the opposition and scoring early in the peace. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Santos FC

Pegorari, Pereira, Roberto, Pacheco, Leo Santos, Schappo, Magrao, Siqueira, Mendes, Aylon, Elias.

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the contest, the home side will be looking forward to displaying top-notch performance. Under the command of Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo, Vasco has performed decently at home. Hence, I am backing Vasco to win the upcoming matchup by at least a goal difference of 1 goal. Both sides are likely, as the two have decent-looking striking averages. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and Pedro Raul contributes to scoring. 

• Vasco da Gama to Win for 1.90
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.23
• Pedro Raul Garay da Silva To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 2.3